Shoemaker Elementary School

218 Shoemaker Dr
Gate City, VA 24251
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shoemaker Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shoemaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Shoemaker Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Shoemaker Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoemaker Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#654 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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64%
54%
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72%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
1%
18%
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Black
1%
22%
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White
96%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoemaker Elementary School's ranking?
Shoemaker Elementary School is ranked #654 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Shoemaker Elementary School often compared to?
Shoemaker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duffield-pattonsville Primary, Weber City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Shoemaker Elementary School?
509 students attend Shoemaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Shoemaker Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoemaker Elementary School?
Shoemaker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shoemaker Elementary School offer ?
Shoemaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoemaker Elementary School part of?
Shoemaker Elementary School is part of Scott Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 509 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 64% (Top 50%)
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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